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Business Overview & Industry Focus:
As is the case with all metropolitan areas, Springfield’s economy has evolved over the years, shifting to and from various industry sectors. In the more recent past, the economic base in Springfield has again shifted, but instead of transitioning to a new industry sector, Springfield has diversified into smaller, less concentrated segments. The makeup of Springfield’s economy, both in size and scope, now contains a broad mix of public and private employers, which has helped to develop more opportunities for employers and employees alike.
Number of the
Establishments and Employment by Industry Category
Sangamon County, 2009
|
Title |
Number of Firms |
Number of Workers |
% Share of Firms |
% Share of Workers |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting |
33 |
242 |
0.6% |
0.2% |
| Mining and Utilities |
20 |
593 |
0.4% |
0.5% |
| Construction |
650 |
3,539 |
12.4% |
2.8% |
| Manufacturing |
146 |
3,287 |
2.8% |
2.6% |
| Wholesale & Retail Trade, Transportation & Warehousing |
1,032 |
16,063 |
19.6% |
12.7% |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Management |
555 |
7,794 |
10.6% |
6.2% |
| Information, Professional & Technical |
711 |
7,735 |
13.5% |
6.1% |
| Administrative Support and Other Services |
864 |
9,744 |
16.4% |
7.7% |
| Educational Services |
83 |
9,231 |
1.6% |
7.3% |
| Health Care & Social Assistance |
408 |
17,389 |
7.8% |
13.8% |
| Accommodations, Food & Entertainment |
562 |
9,648 |
10.7% |
7.7% |
| Public Administration |
162 |
40,706 |
3.1% |
32.3% |
| Unclassified |
32 |
33 |
0.6% |
0.0% |
| Total |
5,258 |
126,004 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
Total Number of Establishments and Employment by Size
Category
Sangamon County, Illinois 2009
|
Size |
Number of |
Number of |
% Share of Firms |
% Share of Workers |
|
0-4 |
2,838 |
4,056 |
54.0% |
3.2% |
|
5-9 |
905 |
5,980 |
17.2% |
4.7% |
|
10-19 |
684 |
9,209 |
13.0% |
7.3% |
|
20-49 |
464 |
14,035 |
8.8% |
11.1% |
|
50-99 |
195 |
13,041 |
3.7% |
10.3% |
|
100-249 |
111 |
16,895 |
2.1% |
13.4% |
|
250-499 |
28 |
10,694 |
0.5% |
8.5% |
|
500 or More |
33 |
52,094 |
0.6% |
41.3% |
|
Total |
5,258 |
126,004 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
Click here to access 2009 Establishment and Employment Information for each industry class in Sangamon County.
10 Largest Employers in Sangamon County
As of November 2009
| Employer | Number of Workers | Product/Service |
| State of Illinois | 17,300* | Government |
| Memorial Health System | 5,899 | Healthcare |
| St. John's Hospital | 3,267 | Healthcare |
| Springfield Public Schools | 2,240 | Education |
| University of Illinois at Springfield | 2,092 | Education |
| Springfield Clinic, LLP | 1,847 | Healthcare |
| Illinois National Guard | 1,819 | Government |
| 1,726 | Government | |
| SIU School of Medicine | 1,661 | Education/Healthcare |
| 1,254 | Telecommunications |
* State of Illinois number includes all state government agencies including education institutions within Sangamon County
Additional data on large employers and manufacturers can be found by downloading our Large Employer Publication.
